If you experience discomfort such as excessive internal heat and sore throat, you may consciously eat less spicy food; When seeking medical treatment for illness, doctors may also advise to eat less spicy food; There are also reminders to avoid spicy food when taking certain medications. So, does' avoiding spicy food 'mean not eating chili peppers? What should be noted when avoiding certain foods? Avoiding spicy food is not just about chili peppers, "said Liu Xiu Li, deputy chief physician of the Dermatology Department at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University." Avoiding spicy food actually means eating less of all strongly irritating foods. Stimulating foods are divided into three categories: vegetables: in addition to chili peppers, there are also onions, chives, etc. Seasoning: pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, mustard, etc. Beverages: beer, sweet liqueur, sparkling wine, etc. What are the categories of foods that should be avoided in 02? Taboos are also known as "forbidden mouth" or "food taboos". Narrowly defined taboos refer to dietary restrictions during illness; Broadly speaking, dietary restrictions also include avoiding or reducing certain foods due to differences in age, physical condition, region, and season. Professor Cui Shusheng from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine stated that foods that may need to be avoided can be roughly divided into the following six categories: volatile foods, which are rich in nutrients or have irritants that can easily induce certain diseases or worsen existing diseases, including pork, chicken, shrimp, crab, etc. Spicy foods: chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, alcohol, etc. Raw and cold fruits: watermelon and other raw and cold fruits, radish, bitter gourd and other cold vegetables, ice cream, cold drinks, etc. Seafood: Shrimp, crab, shellfish, fish and other aquatic products. Greasy foods: lard, animal offal, fried and grilled foods. Others: strong tea, salt, soy sauce, soy sauce, pickles, candies, pastries, etc. 03 Taboos are not about not eating anything. Taboos are relative, there are no absolutely forbidden foods, only suitable and unsuitable. Scientific dietary restrictions should be flexibly applied according to one's own condition, and should not be blindly avoided. Turning dietary restrictions into not eating can lead to malnutrition and harm to health. Wang Fang, Deputy Chief Physician of the Oncology Department at Wangjing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, shared a specific guideline for dietary restrictions: - Dietary restrictions should be adjusted according to the body's response to the external climate. In spring, it is advisable to eat more vegetables and beans, and avoid greasy and spicy foods to prevent overheating. In summer, the diet should be light and avoid greasiness. Do not overeat raw and cold fruits. In autumn, it is advisable to eat more soft foods such as pears, sesame seeds, honey, sugarcane, and dairy products, and avoid spicy foods. In winter, you can eat more warm foods such as lamb and avoid eating cold foods. -Due to personal dietary restrictions, children should eat foods that are suitable for their digestive function, and pay attention to the intake of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Elderly people should focus on warm, hot, cooked, and soft foods, control fat and sugar, eat more light vegetarian and dairy products, and avoid sticky, hard, and cold foods. During pregnancy, women should pay attention to balanced nutrition, diverse food varieties, small meals, eat less salty and sweet food, avoid smoking, alcohol, spicy, greasy, and stimulating food. -During the period of illness treatment, it is necessary to take medication and adjust diet to promote recovery. For example, patients with pharyngitis who have cough symptoms usually should avoid eating spicy and greasy foods to avoid irritating the throat and worsening the condition. However, allergic asthma or food allergies can also lead to coughing, so it is advisable to avoid eating allergenic foods such as fish and shrimp. (New Society)